Episode Summary

Cameron Going joins President Rodney Loper on this episode of Hilltop Conversations to discuss attending public high school, navigating college, surrendering his career to God, and connecting with youth.

Cameron currently serves as assistant pastor at Bethel Holiness Church and previously served for three years as youth pastor at Beavertown God's Missionary Church.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God's Bible School & College
• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University
• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

Cameron Going

• Current Assistant Pastor at Bethel Holiness Church
• Former Youth Pastor at Beavertown God’s Missionary Church (3 years)
• 2022 GBSC Graduate

Topics Covered

• Attending public school
• Surrendering his career to God
• Connecting with teens
• Listening to the still, small voice

Video Chapters

00:00 Intro & High School Years

12:27 Attending College

25:00 Connecting with Teens

32:26 Final Thoughts

Episode Summary

Nathan Dahler shares his unexpected career path—from growing up in a pastor’s home, to Bible college, to the funeral industry, campus recruitment, and ultimately building a successful insurance agency from the ground up. Along the way, he reflects on how God’s provision and guidance showed up in each transition—even when the next step didn’t make sense at the time.

The conversation also breaks down how insurance actually works, why rates have changed in recent years, and what people often misunderstand about coverage. Through real stories—from major claims to missed opportunities with life insurance—Nathan offers a practical look at protecting what matters and caring for people in difficult moments.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God's Bible School & College
• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University
• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

Nathan Dahler

• Owner/Agent of Shelter Insurance Agency
• Enrollment Director for GBSC (2014-2018)
• Funeral Director

Topics Covered

• Nathan’s journey from Bible college to funeral service to insurance
• How insurance works (and why rates have increased)
• Common coverage gaps and real-life claim stories

Takeaways

• God’s provision often becomes clear only in hindsight, especially through unexpected career paths
• Insurance isn’t about small inconveniences—it’s designed to protect against major, life-altering loss
• Having the right coverage (especially life insurance and liability) can make a significant difference for families

Video Chapters

00:00 Background, College, Funeral Business

07:14 Working at GBS

10:39 Shelter Insurance

21:49 Explaining Insurance

26:26 Life Insurance

27:44 Insurance Claims

31:37 Final Thoughts

Episode Summary

In this episode of Hilltop Conversations, Jared Henry shares his journey of surrendering to his calling as a pastor, hearing God’s voice during change, navigating a health crisis, and staying encouraged in ministry.

Henry is also the president of the Holiness Partnership whose goal is to resource the church to be faithful and fruitful.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God’s Bible School & College
• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University
• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

Jared Henry

• Lead Pastor at Mackey Church of the Nazarene
• President of the Holiness Partnership

Topics Covered

• Surrendering to the call of God
• Hearing God's voice during change
• Navigating a health crisis
• Staying encouraged while in ministry

Takeaways

• For pastors: It's easy to fall into a rut in ministry
• For layworkers: Be a Barnabas to your pastor

Video Chapters

00:00 Growing up in a Pastor's Home15:19 Transitioning to a new church21:28 Advice to pastors24:13 Mackey, Indiana27:10 The Holiness Partnership34:36 Ending Advice